Local deals and free stuff in Iowa

Ruby Tuesday

Tuesday, 5 pm to close

Kids 12 and under get a free kids meal when an adult orders a full-price entree, dine-in only. At participating restaurants.

Ruby Tuesday in Cedar Rapids

Checked Sun, Nov 1

Outback Steakhouse

Monday

Kids get a free meal with the purchase of an adult entree. Dine-in guests say FREE JOEY MEAL or order online with code FREEJOEY. At participating restaurants.

Outback Steakhouse in Sioux City

Checked Sun, Nov 1

Denny's

Every day

Guests 55 and older can order specially priced classic items from the 55+ menu. Check your local store for availability.

8200 Northwest Boulevard, Davenport

Checked Sun, Nov 1

Buffalo Wild Wings

Monday to Friday, 3 pm to 6 pm

Get drinks and bites priced from $3 to $6, dine-in only. At participating restaurants; offers may vary.

3311 Southeast 14th Street, Des Moines

Checked Sun, Nov 1

Red Lobster

Most days, 3 pm to 6 pm, 9 pm to close

Weekday happy hour runs from 3 pm to 6 pm, and every night from 9 pm to close you can get $6 cocktails and $2 off starters. Prices and participation may vary.

Red Lobster in Iowa City

Checked Sun, Nov 1

Red Robin

Monday to Friday, 3 pm to 6 pm

Happy hour drink and food specials are offered in the bar area. At participating restaurants; not available in Alaska, Kansas, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Utah and some other states.

6255 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines

Checked Sun, Nov 1

IHOP

Every day

Guests 55 and older can order value priced items from the 55+ menu, available all day.

2402 Southeast Delaware Avenue, Ankeny

Checked Sun, Nov 1

Village Inn

Wednesday, 10 am to 10 pm

Dine-in guests get one free slice of select pie with the purchase of an entree. At participating restaurants.

2 Village Inn restaurants in Waterloo

Checked Sun, Nov 1

McDonald's

McValue Meal Deals: McChicken Meal Deal $5 or McDouble Meal Deal $6, each with 4 pc McNuggets, small fries and small drink.

lunch and dinner · participating locations; prices vary

McDonald's

Buy One, Add One for $1: buy a full-price McValue item and add a second of equal or lesser value for $1.

every day (items vary by daypart) · participating locations; prices vary

McDonald's

Under $3 Menu: at least 10 items under $3, like the McChicken, McDouble, 4 pc McNuggets, Sausage McMuffin and hash browns.

all day · participating locations nationwide; prices vary

McDonald's

$4 Breakfast Meal Deal: Sausage McMuffin or Sausage Biscuit with hash browns and a small coffee.

breakfast hours · participating locations; one McDonald's page labels it limited time

Wendy's

$6 Biggie Bag: a Jr. Cheeseburger, Crispy Chicken Sandwich, JBC or Double Stack with 4 pc nuggets, Jr. fry and small drink.

lunch through close · participating locations; local prices vary

Wendy's

$4 Biggie Bites: pick one small item, like a Jr. Cheeseburger, Crispy Chicken Sandwich, 4 pc nuggets or Jr. fries.

lunch through close · participating locations; local prices vary

Wendy's

$8 Biggie Bundle: two sandwiches with Jr. fries and a small drink.

lunch through close · participating locations; local prices vary

Wendy's

2 for $5: pick two of a Dave's Single, Spicy Chicken, 10 pc Spicy Nuggets or 10 pc Crispy Nuggets.

every day · participating locations; local prices vary

Starbucks

One free handcrafted drink, food item or bottled drink on your birthday.

How: Join Starbucks Rewards at least 7 days before your birthday, add your birthday, and make one Star-earning purchase before it. Reward appears in the app.

Green level wording; excludes alcohol, merchandise, packaged coffee and multi-serve items.

Buffalo Wild Wings

Free wings on your birthday.

How: Join Blazin' Rewards and add your birthday.

Noodles & Company

Free birthday reward: dessert at the base tier, a small or regular entree at higher tiers.

How: Join Noodles Rewards and add your birthday. Reward size depends on your tier.

Hardee's

A special birthday treat on the house.

How: Join Hardee's My Rewards and add your birthday.

PetSmart

A gift on your pet's birthday or Gotcha Day.

How: Join PetSmart Treats Rewards (free) and add your pet's birthday or adoption day.

Target

A birthday gift every year for Target Circle members.

How: Join Target Circle (free) and add your birthday in your account.

Scooter's Coffee

200 bonus Smiles (points) on your birthday, more at higher levels.

How: Join Scooter's Coffee Rewards in the app and add your birthday.

300 Smiles at Bestie level, 400 at Ride-or-Die.

IHOP

A free full stack of Original Buttermilk pancakes (5 PanCoins) in your birthday month.

How: Join International Bank of Pancakes (IHOP rewards) and add your birthday at least 7 days before it.

IHOP's pages differ on the sign-up deadline; joining early is safest.